Acura Cl ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (1997–2002)
Side-by-side AutoScores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Acura Cl we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Cl across generations.
Average AutoScore
71/100
Best Year
1997 Acura Cl
Score 82
Weakest Year
2002 Acura Cl
Score 45
Every Acura Cl Ranked
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A stylish, often overlooked coupe that delivers Honda reliability, provided its automatic transmission has been well-serviced or replaced.
Top risks: Automatic Transmission · Power Steering System · Electrical Accessories
A stylish, comfortable coupe with solid bones, but the V6 automatic transmission is its notorious Achilles' heel.
Top risks: Automatic Transmission (V6) · Power Steering System · Ignition System (V6)
A reliable and comfortable coupe, but the Achilles' heel of the V6 automatic transmission demands serious scrutiny.
Top risks: Automatic Transmission (V6) · Rust and Corrosion · Power Steering System
A stylish, comfortable coupe with a potent engine, but its automatic transmission is a notorious and costly Achilles' heel.
Top risks: Automatic Transmission · Power Steering System · Electrical System
A performance coupe plagued by a notorious automatic transmission, requiring careful consideration and a significant repair budget.
Top risks: Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Front Suspension & Steering
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Problems That Follow the Cl Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Power Steering System
Appears in 4 model years · 80% of generations
Automatic Transmission
Appears in 3 model years · 60% of generations
Automatic Transmission (V6)
Appears in 2 model years · 40% of generations
Electrical System
Appears in 2 model years · 40% of generations
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